This year, Herocrats across the country led with courage, creativity and connection in their communities. From public health officials, to IT directors, we are excited to cheer on our 2021 Herocrats, who are putting in the work to make their communities a better place for everyone!
Here’s a glimpse at the work Herocrats have been doing in 2021:
Dawn Beck shared her personal experience as a child of an incarcerated parent at her job in Olmsted County, MN to advocate for children and families affected by incarceration.
Ling Becker managed her 80 member team to ensure effective and equitable dispersal of CARES Act funding.
City Planner in Albuquerque, NM, Brian Bonanno applied his non-profit experience to engage community members in local government decisions.
Using a unique participatory policy making process that included a design team of Minneapolis high schoolers, Carrie Christensen was integral in the development of the Minneapolis “Parks for All” plan, which was approved this November.
Medical Countermeasures Coordinator Gabriela Hurtado took the lead in the City of Long Beach pandemic response.
A City Councilperson for Stevens Point, WI and Director of the Marathon County Solid Waste Department in Marathon County, WI, Meleesa Johnson leads with strategy and compassion in her roles as a government employee and elected official.
Jordan Laslett used extra time in his AmeriCorps service term to make the case for paid internships in the City of Philadelphia.
IT Director Elizabeth Lo works with her team weekly to catch 30,000+ fraud attempts and protect the data and communications of Bedford County, VA.
Deputy Administrator in Erie, CO, Melissa Wiley promotes courage in her fellow government employees by creating a space for others to share their own story and leading with empathy.
